Invest 98L Forms

Off the coast of Africa, Invest 98L has formed. It is currently a strengthening 1008-mb low pressure system with a T# of 1.0. The T# for T.D. status is either 1.5 or 2.0, depending on what the NHC thinks. Anyway, 98L has increased in convection during the day, and I was impressed to see it flare up during diurnal min. Wind shear is around 10-20 knots with 98L, which is pretty good to allow some development.

My forecast calls for 98L to slowly strengthen and move west to west-northwest due to the building ridge the models are showing. Low wind shear and somewhat moist air should aid in some development over the next few days.

Tropical update July 29th

Hello everyone. We are still monitoring one area of low pressure off the coast of Africa, that is showing signs of development, and in the next several days, we will have to watch this wave over the next five days, but it is still too far out to worry about at all at this point, not to mention it is still not a depression or even an investigation area. Thats a look at the tropics, the rest of the Atlantic remains quiet.
Sincerely,
Zack

Heat Blasts Mid-Atlantic, Heads Northeastward

This week, the Mid-Atlantic will be sweltering in 100-degree heat. Most other areas will reach the 90's. Towards the latter half of the weekend to the North, Bristol will be invaded by the heat. I will be working at the Little League Tournament, so other forecasters will keep you informed. Below is an HD graphic that illustrates the heat that will enter the region: